Colavita
Italian family food group from Molise, known since 1938 for olive oil, that also sells durum wheat pasta in four lines, including whole wheat, organic and gluten-free.
Colavita is an Italian family food group from the Molise region, best known for olive oil. According to the company, its story begins in 1938 at an olive press in Sant'Elia a Pianisi owned by Giovanni and Felice Colavita; production later passed to the brothers Enrico and Leonardo. The US site says that two family businesses were established in Sant'Elia a Pianisi, one producing olive oil and one making pasta. The company later opened four factories, two in Italy and two in the United States. Its Italian facilities are in Molise and in Pomezia near Rome, the group's international headquarters; the family-owned Colavita USA, based in Edison, New Jersey, has imported and distributed Italian products since 1979.
According to the US site, Colavita pasta is made from 100% durum wheat and certified mountain spring water, "Acqua del Molise". The pasta range has four lines: Classic Cut (nests, short cuts and long cuts), Whole Wheat, Organic and Gluten Free. The brand's distinctive feature is its link with olive oil: the company sells pasta and olive oil under the same name.
Facts
| Year founded | 1938 (Colavita family olive press) |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Molise (Sant'Elia a Pianisi) |
| House range | Classic Cut, Whole Wheat, Organic, Gluten Free |
What it includes
How it connects to Pasta
Colavita → related → 🫒 Olive oil ← related ← 🍝 Pasta
Links
- What it contains
- Semolina
- Part of
- Pasta brands and producers
- In other topics
- 🫒 Olive oil
Frequently asked questions
Where does Colavita come from?
From Sant'Elia a Pianisi in the Molise region of Italy; the company says its story begins in 1938 at a family olive press.
What is Colavita pasta made from?
According to the US site, 100% durum wheat and certified mountain spring water "Acqua del Molise".
Is Colavita pasta related to Colavita olive oil?
The company's roots are in two family businesses in Sant'Elia a Pianisi, one producing olive oil and one making pasta; the brand sells both under the Colavita name.
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